South America, with its vast Amazon rainforest, faces crucial environmental challenges that are significant for global climate discussions. SEI's work in this region adresses commodity-driven deforestation, renewable energy development, water management and more.
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Journal article / A novel analysis shows the global climate and health benefits of switching biomass cookstoves in low- and middle-income countries to electricity and LPG.
Press release / Expanding the use of LPG and/or grid electricity to replace biomass-fueled cooking in low- and middle-income countries benefits human health and climate.
Feature / SEI's Rob Bailis led research for a journal article featuring the first known analysis of the health and climate consequences of large-scale fuel transitions.
Feature / An additional 6 million metric tons of plastic waste was generated in 2021 compared to 2019. SEI's Toby Gardner says decisive government action is needed.
Feature / COP27 ended with a decision to establish a Loss and Damage fund for countries most-affected by climate change. SEI and ICCCAD researchers want your insight.
Press release / A major study has provided answers on how to tackle the impacts of climate change and biodiversity losses on carbon-rich peatlands.
Media coverage / In the wake of a Guardian investigation into carbon offsets, SEI Senior Scientist Derik Broekhoff weighs in on carbon markets' validity as a climate solution.
Perspective / Proteger a la fauna silvestre es proteger a la naturaleza. Para lograrlo, se necesita ir más allá del valor económico.
Other publication / This book chapter examines SDG interlinkages in agri-food governance in the Southern Cone of South America.
